Biting Spring

"e;Cui Daiyuan is a writer and cultural scholar, a member of the China Writers Association, the 'Reading Image Ambassador of Beijing' at the 10th Beijing International Book Fair, and the 'Gold Medal Reading Promoter' at the 7th Fragrant ChinaA*Beijing Reading Season. He is the author of works such as 'Beijing Flavor', 'Beijing Flavor: A Gastronomic Journey', 'Beijing Style', 'Dictionary of Gourmands', 'Dictionary of Fruits', 'One Noodles, One World', and 'A Living History of Beijing Quadrangle Courtyards'. These works have been translated into Japanese, Russian, and other languages. In 2022, he won the Second Prize for Best Foreign Writer at the 'Reading Petersburg' event in Russia. Zhao Guangyu is an illustrator specializing in illustrating children's books and creating children's literature. He has won the Jinjin Award for Excellent Illustration from 'Children's Literature' magazine and has been shortlisted at the 9th China Book Design Exhibition. He excels in using mixed techniques such as printmaking and watercolors in his creations. His published works include 'The Legend of Sun Moon Lake', 'Wild Grapes', and the 'Black and White Bear Detective Agency' series, as well as the 'Old Immortal' series."e;